Happenings is free, and submissions are run on a first-come, first-serve basis and as space allows. Happenings entries that include date, time and place, as well as a contact person's name and telephone number, of an event can be e-mailed to Pippi Mayfield at pmayfield@dlnewspapers.com or submitted online at www.dl-online.com.

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Sunday, Feb. 24

Lakes Figure Skating show

Lakes Figure Skating's Spring Ice Show, "Dance Party on Ice," is at 2 p.m. in the Kent Freeman Arena. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Preschool and under are free. Concessions and flowers are available.

Soup Sunday

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Frazee, hosts Soup Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is a free-will offering. There will also be homemade breads, rolls and buns for sale.

Monday, Feb. 25

Odd Fellows meeting

The Odd Fellows meets at 1:30 p.m. in the hall at 118 W. Holmes Street. Visitors are always welcome.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Overeaters Anonymous,

Serenity Group

Overeaters Anonymous Detroit Lakes Serenity Group meets Tuesdays at noon in the second floor library of the First Lutheran Church.

Sutter Brothers to perform

Library Club meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. This month, the Sutter Brothers, Barton and Ross, will sing, tell stories and recite poetry. Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

Bible truth seminar

The public is invited to a Bible Truth seminar at 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes VFW in the basement meeting room. It is free. For more information, call Eternal Life Ministries at 218-776-2117.

Thursday, Feb. 28

Share s Story

Share a Story family literacy event is from 10:15 a.m. to noon in the DL Library. There will be free books, a story center, displays on the importance of early childhood literacy and more. Curious George will be there also. All young children are welcome.

The Detroit Lakes Women of Today host a Jane Fonda style '80s workout party at 7 p.m. in the DLCCC. Certified instructor Cindy Bruflodt will lead the group, and prizes will be awarded for the best '80s workout gear (costumes are optional). Admission is free. The Detroit Lakes Women of Today has membership opportunities for women ages 18 and older who wish to make a difference in our community.

World Day of Prayer

Grace Lutheran Church hosts World Day of Prayer beginning with a service at noon, followed by a light lunch. Everyone is welcome.

Miscellaneous

These Happenings section items or events do not have a specific date, or take place on more than one day. February 22, 2013:

Knights of Columbus host Friday night fish fries during Lent on March 1, 8, 15 and 22. They are from 5 to 7 p.m. in Holy Rosary Parish Center. Adults are $8 and students under 12 are $5.

Sacred Hearth Lenten

dinners

Knights of Columbus Frazee Council 12581 annual Lenten fish dinners are March 8 and 22 from 5-7 p.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Frazee. Adults are $8, kids (7-14) are $5, and 6 and under are free. Everyone is welcome.

Kidsfirst preschool

Kidsfirst Preschool at First Lutheran Church, DL, will begin taking fall 2013 registrations on March 1. Please come in person and bring your child's immunization records with you. Your child must be at least 3 years old to enroll. No phone registrations will be taken. Questions? Call Beth at 847-5656.

Toastmasters

The newly restructured 412 Lakes Area Toastmasters meets on the first and third Friday of each month from noon-1 p.m. in M State, room C-102 in Detroit Lakes. Meetings are free to the public and visitors are welcome.

The Bully Class: Topics include What is a Bully? Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ADHA -- Child Anxiety, Label Reading, Early warning signs of Developmental Disabilities, and Strategies for working with challenging children. It is Feb. 23 in the LPA Elementary from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee is $20 and includes a light lunch.

Spring Cleaning with Non Toxic Cleaners: It is Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 8 in the LPA Elementary. Fee is $8.

Senior driver safety course

Defensive driving 4-hr class is being offered Feb. 7 from 9a.m.-1 p.m. and Feb. 27 from 1-5 p.m. in the United Community Insurance Agency, Perham (Next to Lakes Cafe). Cost is $13. An 8-hour class will be held Feb. 26-27, from 1-5 p.m. each night. Cost is $20. Open to anyone wanting to maintain 10 percent insurance discount. Call Denise Lillis at 218-346-3336 or e-mail tdlillis@eot.com for costs, registration or more information on additional dates.

L.A. Moms group

L.A. (Lakes Area) Moms is designed to nurture every mother. At our L.A. Moms group, you will have a chance to socialize with other moms, hear some great teaching, have discussion time and participate in creative activities. L.A. Moms is held the first and third Wednesday of each month throughout the school year from 9-11 a.m. at the Lakes Area Vineyard Church in Detroit Lakes. For more info, call 218-846-1199.

Celebrate Recovery at The Refuge, for hurts, habits and hang-ups begins with supper at 5:30 p.m., with large group and small group at 6:45. Call 701-367-3313 or 218-847-1982 for more information.

Faithful Parents Group

Find free resources and support at www.faithfulparents.net or attend our Faithful Parents Group. They meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. near Richwood. Call Karlena at 849-5501 for directions. Come if you are struggling with teen/adult children with negative behavior or who may have an addiction.

TOPS chapter 1251

Minnesota TOPS Chapter 1251 meets every Tuesday in the Lake Park Lutheran Church, using the west church entrance to the basement. Effective immediately weigh-ins start at noon and the meeting at 12:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. If you would like more information, contact 532-2883.

TOPS chapter 910

Take Off Pounds Sensibly members help each other stay on track to their weight loss goal. No diets, no food to buy and no workouts to follow. Visitors and new members are always welcome. TOPS chapter 910 meets Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, DL. For more information, contact Marlys at 847-6331 or Pam at 847-5760 or pamsgenereux@hotmmail.com. Yearly fee is $28.